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How to pronounce hawks in American English
“hawks” pronunciation by American speakers
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“hawks” in real sentences — American speakers
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Ospreys are big fish-eating hawks.
National Park Service
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The Press: What about the Hawks email?
The Obama White House
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much different from the hawks and eagles.
NSF
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